Exercise

News about Exercise, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jun. 22, 2015

Residents of southern Westchester County in New York State mourn loss of Debbie Frank, exercise guru who trained dozens of prominent exercise teachers and who became something of local hero; more than 600 people attend Frank's funeral in Larchmont. MORE

Jun. 21, 2015

In Transit blog; Physique 57 is partnering with Escape to Shape to offer several overseas fitness travel packages that offer Physique's barre-based program for travelers who want to keep up with their exercise routines while touring. MORE

Jun. 16, 2015

The Upshot; studies show that most effective way to lose weight is to eat less, and that exercise, while beneficial, is relatively far less effective at shedding calories that people consume. MORE

Jun. 15, 2015

The Y’s Healthier Communities Initiatives program has campaigned to make lifestyles healthier across the country. MORE

Jun. 12, 2015

A reader asks: Why would low-intensity endurance exercise, even of extreme duration (marathons and ultras), be bad for one’s heart? MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Op-Ed article by Alex Hutchinson examines research on exercise regimens that can improve a person's sense of balance, in light of fact that falls for people over age 65 often result in traumatic injury and death; notes that crucial to any exercise regimen for improving balance is unpredictability. MORE

May. 28, 2015

Rep Charles B Rangel of New York accompanies his wife, Alma, to ballet class as part of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, though he declines to dance himself. MORE

May. 25, 2015

In Transit blog; several hotels and resorts worldwide have begun to offer interesting workout programs to appeal to their fitness-minded guests. MORE

May. 23, 2015

May. 14, 2015

Unbreakable Performance Center in West Hollywood, Calif, is attracting NFL stars and celebrities alike for its unforgiving workouts and futuristic equipment; workouts are tightly controlled, through classes or personal training only, at cost of up to $2,000 per month. MORE

May. 5, 2015

An average of about three deaths a year are attributable to use of a treadmill. There are more than 24,000 injuries associated with them annually. MORE

May. 1, 2015

Nick Bilton describes how, after trying out number of fitness apps and gadgets, he took up ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi for exercise. MORE

Apr. 27, 2015

A key to fighting off debilitation is to find activities you can do when ones you have done become difficult or impossible. Weight loss helps, too. MORE

Apr. 7, 2015

Science Q&A on whether oscillating belt exercise machines popular in early 20th century provided any weight loss benefits. MORE

Apr. 6, 2015

Internal memo reveals that FBI has mandated fitness test for its agents for first time in 16 years; memo from director James B Comey reveals concern for agency's image, as well as concerns that agents have had less time for personal fitness due to systemic changes in years following Sept 11 attacks. MORE

Apr. 2, 2015

ClassPass, service that allows members access to array of boutique fitness classes for flat monthly fee, is attracting increasing number of members in New York, leading regulars to complain that influx of newbies is making it difficult to get into classes they want. MORE

Mar. 31, 2015

Exercise and vitamin D supplements may help prevent injurious falls in older adults, a randomized trial found. MORE

Mar. 26, 2015

Fitness enthusiasts John Honerkamp and Paul Leak have created early morning exercise flash mob called November Project, in which participants gather at well-known sites in New York City for creative, high-intensity workouts. MORE

Mar. 19, 2015

Mar. 12, 2015

Standing Strong program developed Dr Michael E Rogers of Wichita State University's Center for Physical Activity and Aging is intended to help seniors use physical, and cognitive, exercises in effort to avoid falls, leading cause of accidental death among older people. MORE

Mar. 5, 2015

Four out of five firefighters nationwide are overweight or obese, and roughly half of all firefighters who die in the line of duty each year are killed by heart attacks. Now a group of firefighters is trying to change that with a fitness program called 555 Fitness. MORE

Feb. 28, 2015

Retiring column; more retirees aged 50 and older are turning to triathlons and other sports that test discipline and endurance for the challenge, reflecting changing attitude in wider society about retirement. MORE

Feb. 12, 2015

Molly Wood Machine Learning column describes undergoing personal challenge in which she compared workouts using personal training app versus workouts with personal trainer; notes that while live trainers can be more effective, they are much more expensive. MORE

Jan. 26, 2015

Studies suggest that a more demanding approach to exercise is not only safe for most patients but also more effective at preventing and reversing the problems of many ailments. MORE

Jan. 11, 2015

The Upshot; many economists have attempted to come up with ways to encourage people to exercise, although many of these ideas run up against reality that many gyms want their members to pay not to exercise. MORE

Jan. 9, 2015

A reader asks: What’s the best way to create a habit of exercising? MORE

Jan. 8, 2015

Front row placement in fitness classes at popular gyms has come to represent status symbol among competitive, type-A people. MORE

Jan. 4, 2015

Op-Ed article by author Pico Iyer describes discovering benefits of pairing healthy diet and exercise with devotion to mental health; holds that allowing for quiet time has improved his inner life. MORE

Jan. 2, 2015

MELT method, type of body work developed by fitness instructor Sue Hitzmann, claims to address many middle-aged complaints by manipulating body's connective tissue. MORE

Dec. 31, 2014

The big story in exercise science this year was the super-short workout, although many other fitness-related themes emerged in 2014. MORE

Dec. 18, 2014

Fitness concierges, business in which trainers do everything to ensure a good workout, including booking exercise classes, providing a car service or post-class juices, are growing in popularity; profile of SIN Workouts, two-year-old fitness concierge business offered in New York and Miami, described. MORE

Dec. 12, 2014

Several gyms throughout New York offer Tabata workouts, interval training exercise routines inspired by Japanese fitness researcher Izumi Tabata. MORE

Dec. 11, 2014

Smattering of health clubs and classes are marrying goth culture with fitness. MORE

Nov. 21, 2014

FlowCycle is an indoor bicycling class that mimics outdoor biking experiences by allowing participants to steer and tilt from side to side. MORE

Nov. 14, 2014

Manhattan Plaza Health Club in Midtown offers synchronized swimming class; class is open to beginners, while some regular attendees have been practicing and appearing in the group's competition team for decades. MORE

Oct. 26, 2014

Many gyms in New York City have begun offering treadmill classes, designed for casual runners as well as competitive ones. MORE

Oct. 24, 2014

Urban Athlete column notes that Harbor Fitness offers the Gridiron Workout, adapted by onetime women's football player Jay Dantzler. MORE

Oct. 23, 2014

Boutique gym owners are capitalizing on shrinking physical education time at schools and typically underused late afternoon time to draw in new generation of customers as young as 8 years old. MORE

Oct. 22, 2014

Volunteers were able to exercise harder when they listened to their favorite songs. MORE

Oct. 19, 2014

Heather Havrilesky First column observes that fitness culture has changed, with easy and convenient forms of exercise ceding ground to grueling, ultracompetitive conditioning programs like CrossFit. MORE

Oct. 19, 2014

Profile of trainer Justin Gelband, brainchild behind ModelFIT, gym he opened on Manhattan's Bowery with business partner Vanessa Packer. MORE

Oct. 10, 2014

Jamaican-inspired workout class in Manhattan called Brukwine, created by Tamara Marrow and Autavia Bailey, provides women of all shapes and sizes with new and fun ways to move; Brukwine, like belly dancing, involves hip movements that call for lots of muscle independence. MORE

Oct. 2, 2014

CrossFit, hard-core workout regimen, is now being aimed at preschoolers; as the issue of youth fitness takes on more resonance in schools and communities across the country, CrossFit Kids and other preschool fitness programs are raising questions about when and how children should start playing organized sports or hitting the gym. MORE

Sep. 26, 2014

Exercise classes Cheerleader Fitness Workout and PomFit, held at locations in Manhattan, incorporate cheerleading moves and spirit in fitness routine. MORE

Sep. 21, 2014

Paleo diet has charged toward the mainstream as a cave-man-inspired lifestyle that has spawned a fast-growing industry; there are now magazines, conferences, vacation retreats and many products dedicated to the Paleo lifestyle. MORE

Sep. 21, 2014

Profile of Sebastien Lagree, designer of exercise machines called Megaformers--basis of a core-burning workout that blends Pilates, cardio and strength training. MORE

Sep. 19, 2014

Workout group known as the Rise, which offers free workout three times a week on streets of New York City, blends enthusiasm for rigorous fitness with ethos of camaraderie. MORE

Sep. 18, 2014

Shapely backsides are becoming more desirable asset among women, with fashion magazines, gyms and even beauty salons paying more attention to posteriors. MORE

Sep. 15, 2014

The factors that improve your chances of avoiding the Type 2 variety of the disease are unmistakable: weight loss and exercise. MORE

July 26, 2015, Sunday

After a loss last year to the 171st ranked player, Vandeweghe established a regimen to alter her nutritional intake and hone her exercise program, and that took priority over everything. Now, she has a place in the fourth round at Wimbledon.